Chapter 77

As the sun began to set, the sprawling estate became eerily quiet, casting deep shadows throughout the elegant manor. As I made my way through the ornate hallways, I had the sensation that the difficult day was pulling me down, as if there was a burden on my shoulders that would not go away.

Even though the attempt to make Ergonov believe that Russo and I are no longer together has been unsuccessful for several days, he is still unwilling to part ways with me. This is despite the fact that the plan appeared to be a bust. I can literally feel it in my bones that the last few days of this trip are drawing near.

Since the previous time I showed up in the workplace, it's been weeks since I've sent a date, but I knew Madea was going to give me grace despite this. Because of this, she has not communicated with me in any way recently. I am also aware that she is the only one keeping the director at bay and preventing the other people from pressuring me.

I wonder if she would still be proud